It's Barbiemania... just a few months a go Vogue Paris and now Vogue Japan.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley as posed as a Real-Life Barbie for the Moschino 2015 spring Collection featured in the April issue of Vogue Japan. Styled by the fashion editor Anna dello Russo, and photography by Ellen Von Unwerth, the colorful photoshoot sees Rosie Huntington-Whitely posing in the most classic Barbie doll poses. Inspired by Mattel, Moschino features a cheerful collection where flowers and bright colors are the main elements in the photoshoot, including also the presence of Ken with his sparkly and shiny smile. It's once again Barbie nostalgia time, the reminds us girls our dollhouses full of Barbies with a wide range of clothing and accessories, making us even back then fashion stylists. The photoshoot in my opinion is quite impressive and I have to say it got me at first, when I thought to be in presence of a new line of Barbie Dolls... but instead here's the british model who really resemble the Barbie doll.... what would be next?
For all my friends lover of Japan and japanese martial arts.
Last year 15th anniversary issue of "Vogue" Japan has celebrated working with the renowned photographer Mario Testino and the styling of Anna Dello Russo, in a very singular photoshoot of the australian model Miranda Kerr posing in japanese inspired looks as Samurai, Geisha and the Manga figure Sailor Moon, in the fashion editorial for the new collection designed by Emporio Armani, Valentino, Burberry and Ralph Lauren. It seems to have been a very controversial and for some culturally offensive, for not having used a japanese model but instead the astonishing beauty of Victoria Secrets model Miranda Kerr already popular Japan and starred in various ads and japanese commercials. According to Mario Testino, “I wanted to represent ancient and modern Japan with these three characters. Japan has geisha and samurai, as well as manga, and I hoped to express these themes through Miranda to the Japanese people.” What do you think? Photo source: Vogue Japan The time of the year has come, March 15th, Cinderella fairytale is on, she will loose her shoe once again, but will the prince find her? Here is how Disney has celebrated the movie, dedicated to us dreaming girls, will this shoes collection makes us someones princess to live happily ever after? Every girl dreams to fit in the Cinderella glass slipper… well ladies…that dream has become finally true. To celebrate the movie release premiere, Disney in partnership with nine fashion designers has presented one of the most charming and desirable shoes collection, part of a promotional campaign for the new live-action version of the Cinderella story. The movie was directed by the talented Kenneth Branagh, casting also the Oscar winner actress Cate Blanchette, along with actress Bonham Carter. Embellished with shiny crystals and sparkling swarovski, these very unique collection is awaiting for us princesses, so just like Cinderella we can leave our precious shoe behind at the stroke of midnight. Using creative materials like Perspex, acrylic, mesh, laces, and Swarovski, the designers expressed in the collection, the romance, the grace, the elegance, the charme, and the beauty that belongs to a girl with the heart of a princess. The power of a shoe, able create a magical world started with a simple bibbidì bobbidi boo and a pumpkin, where the magic of fantasy never ends... Luxury brands designers such as Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, Charlotte Olympia, etc, has given life to their interpretation reimagining Cinderella's dancing shoes, capturing the most romantic aspects of the movie, translating them through a pair of a glass slippers worthy of a lifetime princess. "Cinderella glass slipper has become a magical symbol of transformation, affirms David Lee, footwear director at Disney EMEA. Each pair captures a very specific aspect of the inner beauty of the story itself, making it the perfect shoes to fit a beautiful princess". It has been truly inspiring working with such passionate designers and the shoes they are presenting are exquisite,” said David Lee, director of footwear at The Walt Disney Company EMEA. “They have skillfully captured Cinderella’s elegance and style in their interpretations of her iconic glass slipper. The end result is a great example of how we at Disney can work with fashion brands to create one-of-a-kind imaginative products. The collection was displayed during the Berlin Film Festival, at the Cinderella Exhibit presented by Swarovski, and will be available to order and purchase exclusively at Harrods in London, Saks Fifth Avenue in New York and Beverly Hills, Galeries Lafayette in Paris, Excelsior in Milan, Tsum in Moscow, Isetan in Tokyo, and Level Shoe District in Dubai. The list of collaborators are: Paul Andrew, Alexandre Birman, Manolo Blahnik, Rene Caovilla, Jimmy Choo, Salvatore Ferragamo, Nicholas Kirkwood, Christian Louboutin, Charlotte Olympia, Jerome C. Rousseau, and Stuart Weitzman The designs chosen for the project are:
Here are the images of breath taking shoes, that will make us girls dream... Paul Andrew 'Cinderella's glass slipper represents every woman's dream shoe. The story, being a classic, inspired me to use my iconic pointed toe silhouette, which I embellished with an array of hand encrusted Swarovski crystals to create the ultimate fantasy shoe. I used transparent PVC to create a 'glass' effect and ivory suede for luxurious texture and dimension' - Paul Walker Alexandre Birman 'My vision of the glass slipper was inspired by the timeless and feminine beauty that I believe Cinderella and the Alexandre Birman brand both share. I reinterpreted our classic Johanna pump, this time giving it a fashionable and romantic twist with satin and Swarovski crystals. It’s a shoe I imagine a modern princess would wear - Alexandre Birman Rene Caovilla Works of arts called shoes’ to grant wishes and raise emotions. Passion and never ending research don’t draw the line at fantasy and creativity. This is how dreams come true in our fairy tale.' - Renee Caovilla Jimmy Choo 'I wanted to create a shoe that felt magical, with alluring sparkle and a feminine, timeless silhouette evoking those childhood emotions.' - Sandra Choi, Creative Director - Jimmy Choo. Salvatore Ferragamo 'The magic of a shoe that turns a woman into a princess and gives her the feeling of walking on clouds is a universal dream. A modern Cinderella fairy tale of rediscovering a soft sensuality and a powerful femininity. A shoe made of transparency and light: the cage heel, an iconic symbol of Salvatore Ferragamo, is covered with Swarovski crystals and is transformed by sparkling impalpability.' - Massimiliano Giornetti, Creative Director - Salvatore Ferragamo Nicholas Kirkwood 'Cinderella has both delicate and strong qualities as a character. The moment of transformation emphasises both and gave me the design inspiration to create a piece that spoke to the film’s magic' - Nicholas Kirkwood Charlotte Olympia The first designer to release her Cinderella collection called “Capsule”, renowned in the fashion world for stiletto shoes, Charlotte Olympia presents her reimagined iconic and charming slipper adorned with shiny Swarovski’s. To complete the collection two beautiful handbags that perfectly suits the fairytale story with a pumpking and a glass timepiece that seems to be frozen in time, just few minutes before the stroke of midnight. 'This transparent platform shoe made with my signature PVC & perspex materials is adorned with star and crystal detailing as befits any princess' - Charlotte Olympia Jerome Rousseau "The stroke of midnight is a wonderful element of the Cinderella fairy tale, it adds tension and intensity to the story. I was inspired by that when I designed this style for Cinderella and the result is a dramatic midnight-blue glitter sandal on a sky-high heel. The clear strap is reminiscent of the crystal slipper, while the refined gold and silver trims add the right amount of whimsy to the design. I wanted to create something that, if left behind, the Prince would feel even more captivated by Cinderella's allure." - Jerome Rousseau Stuart Weltzman "Cinderella in 2015 has a timeless appeal. The diamond and translucent bootie enhance the vision I have of her." - Stuart Weltzman Manolo Blahnik There’s nothing we love more than a new pair of dream shoes, and, as fairytale footwear scenarios go, having our own Cinderella 'if the shoe fits' moment is right up there with a Carrie Bradshaw-style Manolo proposal. Christian Louboutin Cinderella is not only an iconic character when it comes to beauty, grace and fairytale love, but also shoes,” explains designer Christian Louboutin. For Louboutin, the worlds of fantasy and shoe-making collided in perfect harmony when he was invited by Disney to re-imagine Cinderella’s famous slipper in honor of Disney’s global release of the classic masterpiece “Cinderella” Diamond Edition - Christian Louboutin And for those girls who loves comfort without loosing the genuine charme of a princess, here is what the french factory Repetto famous for the "stich and return" has created in collaboration with Disney. Dedicated to the girls with the love for the dance, the most exquisite Cinderella Dream Ball Collection, embellished with sparkle and shiny crystals. Created by The House of Dance, the collection is a combination of a ballet slipper accessorized with a tulle skirt, compacting them witihin a small bag. In the same blue from Cinderella ball gown, the collection took inspiration from th 1950 classic. Even for the most practical girl, with the eye for style, this flat ballerinas are the perfect suit. The skirt is available in both sizes adults and kids. The Dream Ball Collection will be available from April 1, 2015 at Repetto's Singapore stores in ION Orchard and The Shoppes at the Marina Bay Sands. Which one belongs to you? Pick your favorite and you might get a chance to find "Prince Charme"..! Photos and images: Disney Elizabeth Erm and Magdalena Frackowiak have become real-life Barbie dolls in a before unseen and original Vogue Paris photoshoot. After believing that those we’re true dolls for sale, i wondered, "what a cool idea!", i would like to buy one…. But not so fast… Vogue Paris, got me too. Inspired by various world’s known designers, has created a very creative and singular fashion photoshoot using the models Elizabeth Erm and Magdalena Frackowiak transforming them into real life Barbie dolls. The italian photographer Giampaolo Sgura, took some amazing photos of real life models dressing them in expensive designer wear as Barbie dolls, placing them inside a box just like the Barbie brand. The styling has been peformed by the outstanding Claire Dhelen an Celia Azoulay, showcasing designer’s latest collections, visually describing the brands through impressive fashionware, and meticolous attention for the details. The brands Valentino, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci,and othes has created a box that look alike the one that the Barbie Doll comes in, adding a variety of colorful accessories and extra outfits. To resemble as much as possible the real Barbie Doll boxes, for some of the accessories has been even used white ties to hold them in place. The astonishing make-up used, has made the models looked like real Barbie Dolls. Which one is your favorite? What is it with women and fashion? Is it the compelling need to be "fashionable", is it the dream to feel "fashion addicted", or is it just a once in while well deserved treat? It's Fashion Week time, all over the world, and the catwalk becomes one of the most dreamed location where to let ourselves get carried away from overpriced, untoucable designers items. ![]() Fashion stylists, by adapting to the constantly evolving and demanding market, has found a tastier way to attract their female followers, allowing them to access their products at affordable prices. Combining cuisine and haute couture expertise, luxury brands has designed fancy and elegant packaging establishing a new trend by making even food and drinks "fashionable". What about Chanel cup cakes or drinking a Tiffany cappuccino, or having a Louis Vuitton chocolate box. Here is a tasty and classy gallery of "fashion and food". Enjoy... |
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